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General Discussion => Uniforms & Awards => Topic started by: Eclipse on April 16, 2018, 04:56:05 PM

Title: Aleene's Farbic Glue
Post by: Eclipse on April 16, 2018, 04:56:05 PM
I just got finished with a new craft project Corporate Field Uniform, and
wanted to plug Aleene's Fabric Glue.

https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Basic-Crafts/Glues-Adhesives/Aleenes-No-Sew-Fabric-Glue/p/20657
(https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/hl-cdn-prod60/6/b0/87/6b0873b33fd7f80ed26ccd18c8f4fde4251659ed/350Wx350H-12864-0118.jpg)

For years I've been using iron-on adhesive, and while it works great, can be an issue
when the iron is too hot with ruining bright insignia, etc.

I found this glue to have excellent adhesion, especially if you can let things dry overnight
with a weight on them, and best of all, it washes out with first laundry, so
smears disappear.

Highly recommended.

Title: Re: Aleene's Farbic Glue
Post by: NC Hokie on April 16, 2018, 06:13:00 PM
Fabric glue to place the insignia, then sew down and wash to remove glue?
Title: Re: Aleene's Farbic Glue
Post by: Sriracha on April 16, 2018, 06:50:47 PM
Quote from: Eclipse on April 16, 2018, 04:56:05 PM
I just got finished with a new craft project Corporate Field Uniform, and
wanted to plug Aleene's Fabric Glue.

Good one! But thank you for the recommendation, as I know a lot of people in my squadron are looking to iron on patches and whatnot, so I'll see if this stuff can help them out.
Title: Re: Aleene's Farbic Glue
Post by: Eclipse on April 16, 2018, 07:06:42 PM
Quote from: NC Hokie on April 16, 2018, 06:13:00 PM
Fabric glue to place the insignia, then sew down and wash to remove glue?

Correct - this is not a permanent adhesive.  It feels like it could be used in a pinch,
but my use was in positioning various insignia for sewing.
Title: Re: Aleene's Farbic Glue
Post by: PHall on April 16, 2018, 09:47:47 PM
Been using Elmer's School Glue for this for years. It's water based and washes out in one or two trips through the washing machine.